US Bridges

County Road 35 over Trb of Ball Creek

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Chautauqua County, New York · 3 Miles SW of Stowe · Structure no. 000000003325270

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
596
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 35 over Trb of Ball Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road 35 over Trb of Ball Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 596 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 601 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 35
CrossesTrb of Ball Creek
Location3 Miles SW of Stowe
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.13869, -79.45928
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic596 (2020)
Projected traffic601 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$363,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 35 over Trb of Ball Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 35 over Trb of Ball Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 35 over Trb of Ball Creek carry?

About 596 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 35 over Trb of Ball Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 35 over Trb of Ball Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.